Silnylon
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Silnylon, a contraction of Silicone impregnated nylon, is a synthetic fabric used mainly in lightweight outdoor gear. It is made by impregnating a thin woven nylon fabric with liquid silicone from both sides.[1] This makes it strong for its weight and highly waterproof, but not breathable.[2] Many colours are available.
It is used in the manufacture of backpacks, tarps, ditty bags, etc, particularly by Ultralight backpackers.
Silnyon comes in two main types. The common type is a quiet, silky, very slippery fabric. The variant known as "crisp silnylon" is lighter, but brittle, noisy, and tears easily.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Tips for Sewing Silnylon. Specialty Outdoors. Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
- ^ Roger Caffin. Silicone vs Polyurethane vs Acrylic Proofing. aus.bushwalking FAQ. Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
